Hamlin wins Los Angeles to Phoenix race in stock car
Ralph Hamlin drives a Franklin stock car to first from Los Angeles starting ninth, completing the 616 miles in 18 hours 6 minutes at an average speed above 26 mph. Charles Soules in Cadillac No 3 finishes about 20 minutes behind with 19 hours 15 minutes after repairs. Fred Fuller in a National car likely earns second money. A separate outlaw race reports San Diego mayor Wadham finishing in 17 hours and Percy Renbough in 19 hours.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ralph Hamlin
Franklin
Los Angeles
Hamlin
Charles Soules
Buckeye
Soules
Agua Caliente
Fred Fuller
San Diego
San Diego Sun
James B. Wadham
Percy Renbough
Wadham
Beobough
YMCA Athletes to Give Show at Local Gym
The Y M C A plans an evening public demonstration of physical training and performances. Led by Prof A G Douthitt, the event features calisthenics, gymnastic dancing, apparatus work, and notable acts by Johnny Van Dyke, A Thurston, Pat Scott, and William Hewkines.
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A. G. Douthitt
Johnny van Dyke
A. Thurston
Pat Scott
Wiliam Hewkines
Coach Glimour Doble Leads U W Little to 24–0 Win
The U W team mentored by Coach Glimour Doble, once a novice squad, routed Idaho 24 to 0. The piece reflects on early-season coaching, rising skill, and the impact of training on football performance. It mentions other sports notes and historical context from the era.
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Glimour Doble
U. of W
Tyros
Idaho
Five Good Bouts Highlight Austin & Freed Smoker Card
The Austin and Freed smoker at the Coliseum features five competitive bouts headlined by Danny OBrien meeting Al Mosler at 132 pounds. Romeo Hagen battles Harry Forbes in the main event while Billie Williams faces Johnny O’Leary in a key semifinal. Welters include Floyd Goodn and rivals, with Ivan Miller and Cecil Hatfield among noted participants, drawing strong Seattle boxing interest.
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Danny O'Brien
Multnomah A
al Mosler
Seattle
Austin & Freed
Colisum
O'Brien
Mult Club
Billie Williams
Johnny O'Leary
O'Leary
Floyd Goodn
Rainier Valley
Ivan Miller
Cecil Hat
Teamsters’ Union
Harry Peletier
Brown
Balloons Dismissed From Race Headed Toward Russia
Balloons entered in the Gordon Cup fall balloon race were dismissed after a wind shift that sent them over the North Sea toward Russia. United States entries include John Berry's Million Population and H B Honeywell's Uncle Sam. Other nations fielded various balloons. John Watts Kansas City II exploded just before the start.
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Berlin
North Sea
Russia
United States
John Berry
H. B. Honeywell
Uncle Sam
Germany
Belgium
Italy
France
Austria
Switzerland
England
Denmark
John Watts
Coast League Finals Standings Reported After Season
In San Francisco on October 29 the Pacific Coast League released final standings for the seven month season. Oakland led with 83 wins and 60 losses, Vernon 83-66, Los Angeles 98-54, Portland 0-0, Sacramento 73-121, tying games noted for Oakland, Vernon, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Sacramento. A Dreamland dance was scheduled for tonight.
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San Francisco
Esterday
Oakland
Vernon
Los Angeles
Portland
Sacramento
Onakland
Broadway and Lincoln Set for Hard Battle This Saturday
The upcoming Saturday game between Broadway and Lincoln promises a hard fought contest. Lincoln shows poor practice while Broadway improves through daily sessions. The match could affect Lincoln’s shot at a rematch with Queen Anne after a previous 0-0 tie at Madison Park. Lincoln’s coach Wella seeks better ball handling as Broadway relies on forward passes.
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Broadway
Lincoln
Queen Anne
Madison Park
Lake School
Wella
Freedmen
Cubs Will End Next Season In Second Division
Frank Chance, former Cubs manager, said in Albuquerque that Chicago will finish next season in the second division. He blamed President Murphy for not funding new players, saying this caused the club’s poor condition.
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CUBS
Albuquerque
N. M
California
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Murphy
Nelson to fight in New Orleans on Nov. 5
Nelson, former world lightweight champion, owes $1,200 today as he prefers staying home to vote for Col. Hoosevelt on election day. An offer to fight in New Orleans on Nov. 5 was declined in favor of staying in Chicago.
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Boston American
Cicotte
Chicago Ericans
Boston 1
Chicago
Battling Nelson
Col. Hoosevelt
Nelson
New Orleans
Unclear handwritten medical note and ad fragment
Fragmentary 19th century note mentioning cure of ailment by a system linked to sulfur and various notations. Contains odd phrases about healing, prices like 60 cents, and signatures, with many garbled terms and missing context.
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Colombia
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